Dental Surgery
Aveoplasty
Bone smoothing and reshaping of the jaw ridge for denture or implant preparation
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What happens after I fly home?
24/7 WhatsApp with your coordinator. Scheduled video check-ups with your surgeon. 12 months, not 12 days.
Medical References
- [1]International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2023). Guided bone regeneration techniques achieve successful implant placement in 95% of cases with severe bone deficiency, eliminating the need for iliac crest grafts. doi:10.1016/j.ijom.2023.02.008
What is Aveoplasty?
Alveoloplasty is a minor oral surgical procedure that smooths and reshapes the jawbone ridge after tooth extraction or before denture or implant placement. When teeth are removed, the remaining bone often has irregular, sharp, or protruding edges that can interfere with prosthetic fit or cause discomfort. Alveoloplasty creates a smooth, even ridge that serves as an ideal foundation for dental prosthetics.
How Does Aveoplasty Work?
- 1A clinical and radiographic assessment identifies areas of bony irregularity on the ridge.
- 2Under local anaesthesia, a gum flap is raised to expose the alveolar bone ridge.
- 3Bone rongeurs and files are used to carefully smooth sharp edges, remove bony protuberances, and contour the ridge evenly.
- 4The gum is repositioned over the recontoured bone and sutured closed.
Who is a Good Candidate for Aveoplasty?
- Patients who have had multiple extractions and need a smooth ridge for denture fitting
- Individuals with sharp or protruding bone edges causing pain under existing dentures
- Those requiring ridge preparation before implant-supported prosthetic treatment
- Patients undergoing immediate denture placement at the time of extractions
Why Choose Aveoplasty at MedProper?
Better Denture Fit
A smooth, even ridge allows dentures to seat properly without rocking or pressure points, improving comfort and retention.
Eliminates Pain Points
Sharp bone ridges that cause chronic sore spots under dentures are permanently resolved.
Quick Procedure
Alveoloplasty adds only 15-30 minutes to an extraction or denture appointment and heals quickly.
Affordable Add-On
At EUR 150 at MedProper, alveoloplasty is a cost-effective way to ensure the best possible outcome for your prosthetic treatment.
What is the Recovery Timeline?
Days 1-3
Post-Surgical Tenderness
Mild swelling and tenderness over the smoothed ridge are normal. Ice packs and pain medication provide relief. Soft diet only.
Days 4-10
Gum Healing
Stitches dissolve or are removed. Tenderness decreases significantly. Gentle saltwater rinses keep the site clean.
Weeks 2-4
Ridge Maturation
Gums fully heal over the recontoured bone. The ridge is ready for denture fitting or further prosthetic planning.
Quick Facts
Duration
15-30 minutes
Hospital Stay
Outpatient clinic
Recovery
3-5 days
Permanence
Permanent
Anaesthesia
Local
Results Visible
2-4 weeks (after healing)
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. It is recommended when the remaining ridge has significant irregularities that would interfere with prosthetic fit or cause discomfort. Your surgeon will advise based on your specific anatomy.
Yes, and this is the most common scenario. Performing alveoloplasty immediately after extraction avoids a separate procedure and accelerates the path to prosthetic teeth.
When performed carefully, alveoloplasty does not compromise bone needed for implants. In fact, it can improve the ridge contour for better implant positioning.
Immediate dentures can be placed on the same day. If waiting for a conventional denture, the ridge typically heals sufficiently within 4-6 weeks for impression-taking.
Last medically reviewed: April 2026
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 15-30 minutes
- Hospital Stay
- Outpatient clinic
- Recovery
- 3-5 days
- Permanence
- Permanent
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Results Visible
- 2-4 weeks (after healing)
What's Included
- Private hospital stay
- Hotel for the nights in your plan
- VIP airport transfers
- Compulsory medical-tourism insurance
- All medications & dressings
- Compression garments
- 12-month follow-up care
- 24/7 patient coordinator
Where Your Surgery Takes Place
A JCI & TEMOS-Accredited Hospital in Istanbul
Your procedure is performed at a 45,000 m² state-of-the-art hospital with 12 operating rooms, advanced surgical technology, and VIP patient suites. International accreditations ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.
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Membrane
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Gum Graft (1 Jaw)
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